Good morning! It’s April 9 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly cloudy and warm in North Eugene

Today will be mostly cloudy and warm. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 74 with a low of 49. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (6/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Partly cloudy now, changing to partly sunny at 7 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect showery weather tomorrow afternoon through Sunday evening


Top news from nearby

Four Buena Vista Elementary fifth graders, the Reading Koalas, will represent 4J at the Oregon Battle of the Books state championship in Salem on April 11.

Book lovers to best friends: 4J fifth graders head to Battle of the Books state championship

Book lovers to best friends: 4J fifth graders head to Battle of the Books state championship

By Lilly St. Angelo

Apr 9, 2026


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Things to do in North Eugene

While I Breathe I Hope: Pam Stevens Art Exhibit
While I Breathe I Hope: Pam Stevens Art Exhibit

Don Dexter Gallery is delighted to present the debut art exhibit of Eugene artist Pam Stevens. The show runs through April 25. An artist talk will tak…

At Don Dexter Gallery on April 9
Repeats 8 more times until April 25

LGBTQ SMART Recovery
LGBTQ SMART Recovery

This is a recovery group that is here to support anyone on their journey of recovery. Anyone is welcome to join, whether they are working on alcohol c…

At Odyssey Behavioral Health on April 9

Wheel Throwing Pottery: Beginners
Wheel Throwing Pottery: Beginners

Discover the joy of working with clay in this beginner-friendly wheel throwing class at Color Cocktail Factory Eugene. Whether you’re brand-new to pot…

At Color Cocktail Factory on April 10
Repeats 51 more times until May 31

Career Closet Pop-Up: Free Interview-Ready Outfits
Career Closet Pop-Up: Free Interview-Ready Outfits

Make a first impression that reflects your awesomeness! Do you need an outfit to wow your interviewers? Pop in to our Pop-Up Career Closet and curate …

At Erb Memorial Union on April 9


Community crime report

  • A car crash happened near Randy Pape Beltline at 3 p.m. on April 6. It is not known if anyone was hurt.
     
  • A theft was reported near 495 Alexander Loop in Eugene at 11 a.m. on April 8.
     
  • A theft was reported near 2815 Chad Dr, Eugene at 1 p.m. on April 8.
     
  • A report of shoplifting was taken near 1040 Green Acres Rd, Eugene at 1 p.m. on April 8.
     
  • A shoplifting incident was reported near 1500 Coburg Rd, Eugene on April 8 at 11 a.m.
     

No traffic problems nearby

We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!